A tired kitchen can make a nice, clean house look unfinished. People looking to buy a house look far beyond the functionality of a kitchen. They want it to look smart. A few simple changes to a kitchen can make it gleam and will bump up your home's value by far.

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Here are five kitchen renovation ideas that will turn your kitchen around, without running your bank balance aground:

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1. Fit a new worktop
Perhaps the most effective way to change the look of a kitchen, bar a repaint, is to change those tired or out of date looking worktops for a newer design. If you don't intend to change the layout of the cupboards, the measuring is already done for you, and most worktops are simply screwed down from inside the cupboards. Add a touch of silicone sealant and the odd finishing joint and you can change the look of your kitchen overnight.

2. Add a tile surround or splash-back
A neat and good value addition to a kitchen comes in the form of tiles. Constantly in fashion, tiles can be added along the worktop and help protect the walls from any water or messy accidents. Tiles also represent your chance to express some creativity, as the final design is entirely up to you. The possibilities are endless!

3. Fit a new sink
If you are going for a new worktop, it may be wise to fit a new sink at the same time. Even a bargain sink will look shiny when fitted and will add some instant attraction to the kitchen. A new set of taps will go a long way to extend this and while you are at it, I would strip out the crusty looking, leaking waste pipe and put a new one in. even for beginners, fitting a new waste pipe will only take a few minutes once you get started.

4. Refinish the cupboard doors
If your cupboard doors are made of solid wood, either painted or varnished, consider stripping them down and refinishing them with either a new paint, varnish or stain. Your local DIY store will have a range of suitable varnishes and stains on display. Fitting a 21st century style of handle to doors and draws will also help bring a kitchen into the present.

5. Fit a laminate floor
Fitting a laminate floor in your kitchen is a great value way of adding style and functionality to a kitchen. These floors are resistant to water and easy to keep clean. No more peas squashed into the carpet! Make sure you choose a darker finish, if possible, as these are harder to stain.

Five Cost Effective Kitchen Renovation Ideas

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